Mississippi Lawmakers Could Extend Firefighter Cancer Benefits to Retirees

Posted on 01/31/2025

Mississippi lawmakers are considering expanding the state’s firefighter cancer program to make some retirees eligible.

S.B. 2404, introduced Monday and referred to the Insurance and Appropriations committees, will amend a 2019 law that provides firefighters with a one-time payment of $35,000 upon being diagnosed with cancer, extending the benefit to retirees. H.B. 1531, also introduced Monday, would also extend benefits to retired firefighters.

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